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Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Learn about the history of our downtown places and spaces while quaffing 17 brews, scream for ice cream (and stories) and hear even more stories about music and occasional mayhem. Re-live A Hard Day’s Night and

Learn about the history of our downtown places and spaces while quaffing 17 brews, scream for ice cream (and stories) and hear even more stories about music and occasional mayhem. Re-live A Hard Day’s Night and maybe just be inspired to make your own music. It can all be found in our #CoolDowntown.

1. Wine and food pairings are common, but we claim a first- pairing beer and historic buildings! History on Tap returns with 17 beers to sample & 17 historic places to learn more about, four tours (Oakland Cemetery, Municipal Auditorium, Ogilvie Wiener and Logan mansions), and food trucks. Brew samples are free to the first 500 people 21 and over, but all ages are welcome to come and tour. Glazer’s Distributing, SMG & Municipal Auditorium and the Downtown Development Authority present history in a whole new light. When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 13 Where: Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Cost: Free. Info: downtownshreveport.com

2. The downtown branch of the Shreve Memorial Library knows that story time is good, but story time with ice cream is over-the-top fabulous! Friday is their 4th annual Screaming Good Ice Cream Storytime, featuring stories about ice cream, followed by making and eating ice cream. We approve! For children and the adults who accompany them. When: 3-4 p.m Friday, July 14 Where: Eaves Room, 424 Texas St. Cost: Free. Info: 318-226-5897

3. Robinson Film Center welcomes Sir Paul to the area with the film appearance that was McCartney’s first- A Hard Day’s Night. Pull out the Nehru jacket, brush up on your Beatles trivia to win prizes, and enjoy 1960’s drink specials. It’s going to be groovy, baby! When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 14 Where: 617 Texas St. Cost: $9.50/10.50. Info: robinsonfilmcenter.org

Pull out the Nehru jacket, brush up on your Beatles trivia to win prizes and enjoy 1960’s drink specials at 8 p.m. Friday at Robinson Film Center.(Photo: Courtesy photo)

4. Bring your banjo, your band, or just show up to listen to others at the Red River Brewing Co. Sunday Jam Session. The PA and amps will be set up, the stage is yours! Enjoy a beer while you listen to jams from local favorites. When: 3 p.m. Sun., July 16 Where: RRBCo, 1200 Marshall St. Cost: Free cover. Info: FB/redriverbrewing

The PA and amps will be set up, the stage is yours at 3 p.m. July 16.(Photo: Courtesy photo)

5. Listened to Stories of the Strings yet? As part of the Master of the Telecaster exhibit, artspace hosts local musicians to share, yes, their stories of the strings. It’s fun, it’s entertaining, and it’s proof that talent talks! Up next is Twisted Roots’ own Grant Nuckolls and Claire Richardson. When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wed., July 19 Where: artspace, 708 Texas Ave. Cost: $5. Info: FB/artspace

As part of the Master of the Telecaster exhibit, artspace hosts local musicians to share, yes, their stories of the strings 6-7:30 p.m. July 19.(Photo: Courtesy photo)